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Jamie Lynn Hessler

Chester Springs,PA

Summary

Forward-thinking professional with 20-year career as a Clinical Infusion Pharmacist with areas of focus on Pediatrics, Oncology, Specialty Immune Modulating therapy and Parenteral Nutrition. Offering dynamic skills in Order review, and dispensing while maintaining Quality and safety as set forth by Institutional policy and procedures and USP 797 and USP 800.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Advisor, Clinical Quality

CVS Health/Coram Specialty Infusion
Chester Springs, PA
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided clinical consultation support to nationwide branches in an effort to determine safety/effectiveness and business operation impact for patient referrals and new orders.
  • Perform yearly policy review and new policy creation and adjusted as necessary to align with updated and/or new package inserts and operational decisions impacting patient care.
  • Researched updated guidelines for USP 797 and collaborated with team on its impact on current operations with regards to providing specific medications.
  • Provided guidance to Epic Med Build team on adjustments needed to medication panels so that they reflect and accurate Beyond Use Date.
  • Attend daily clinical calls with leaders from Nursing, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Regulatory, and Operations to discuss any support or needed process changes specific to safe patient care and/or operational changes that are needed to enhance patient safety.

Per Diem Clinical Staff Pharmacist

University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
06.2023 - Current
  • Worked with healthcare team to improve patient care through medication use.
  • Oversee daily anticipatory IV compounding to meet hospital need
  • Evaluate appropriateness of orders for patient specific clinical conditions and renal function
  • Participate in antimicrobial stewardship program to assure appropriate choice and dosing of antimicrobial drugs.
  • Oversee and monitor dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.

Remote Infusion Pharmacist for TPN Excellence Team

Coram/CVS Health Company
Malvern, PA
07.2020 - 11.2022
  • Clinically manage TPN patients and their other IV therapy needs residing in in PA, NJ, DE, FL, OH, MO, NV and IL as part of a Centralized TPN Excellence HUB
  • Performed order intake, entry and collaboration with Local pharmacy sites and team clinicians daily to provide proper care for our patient census.
  • Maintain compliance with state and federal drug laws.
  • Deliver pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
  • Counsel patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
  • Advise patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.

Pediatric/Adult Clinical Infusion Pharmacist

Coram Specialty Infusion /CVS Health Company
Malvern, Pennsylvania
11.2002 - 07.2020
  • Interpret and evaluate all medication orders to assure therapeutic appropriateness, accuracy and completeness
  • Provide technical and clinical information and communicate results of monitoring activities to patients, nurses and physicians as required regarding the contents, utilization, therapeutic actions, possible adverse reactions or interaction of drugs
  • Directly supervise pharmacy support personnel in the appropriate mixing, packaging and labeling of pharmaceuticals
  • Participate with nurses and physicians and team in all clinical activities as required, such as nutrition support rounds, coordination of care, etc

Pediatric Staff Pharmacist

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
07.2000 - 10.2002
  • Interpret and evaluate medication orders based on patient’s age and weight to prepare, calculate and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient therapy
  • Display knowledge and skills in multiple areas of pharmacy, including total parenteral nutrition, large and small volume parenteral, critical care, oncology

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Temple University School of Pharmacy
05.2000

Skills

  • Problem-Solving and critical thinking (ability to think through daily encounters as they arrive in an effort to safely provide services to patients when they are needed by)
  • Time Management (able to effectively handle a large patient census taking into account compounding/stability and delivery constraints with minimal overtime)
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal and Written Communication (Skilled at chart and order documentation to be in full compliance with pharmacy/institution policies and procedures)
  • Patient Education and Counseling
  • Collaboration and Teamwork (Work well with a clinical team and all colleagues in an effort to provide best patient care that also makes sense and is efficient as possible)
  • Microsoft Office including Teams messages and meetings
  • EPIC knowledge and skill
  • Policy review , creation and monthly phone presentation to update company colleagues
  • Literature review to consult with nationwide pharmacists to assess therapy safety and appropriateness as needed

Timeline

Pharmacy Advisor, Clinical Quality

CVS Health/Coram Specialty Infusion
09.2023 - Current

Per Diem Clinical Staff Pharmacist

University of Pennsylvania
06.2023 - Current

Remote Infusion Pharmacist for TPN Excellence Team

Coram/CVS Health Company
07.2020 - 11.2022

Pediatric/Adult Clinical Infusion Pharmacist

Coram Specialty Infusion /CVS Health Company
11.2002 - 07.2020

Pediatric Staff Pharmacist

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
07.2000 - 10.2002

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Temple University School of Pharmacy
Jamie Lynn Hessler